New Jersey car bill of sale: what to include
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in New Jersey. We found no official New Jersey bill of sale form for this on the MVC forms list.
A New Jersey bill of sale for a car is something the seller must hand over with the signed title. MVC says it should list the buyer's name and address, the date of sale, the odometer reading and the sale price. We found no official bill of sale form on the MVC forms list, so a simple written one works.
Does New Jersey have an official bill of sale form?
We checked the MVC forms list and found no general bill of sale form for a private car sale.
- Buyer's name and address, date of sale, odometer reading and sale price.
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat MVC says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
We do not offer a printable template yet. Any template we add will be labeled as not an official form.
Next steps
Common questions
Is a bill of sale required in New Jersey?
Yes. The seller gives the buyer a bill of sale along with the signed title.
nj.gov checked
What goes on a New Jersey bill of sale?
The buyer's name and address, the date of sale, the odometer reading and the sale price.
nj.gov checked
Does New Jersey have an official bill of sale form?
We found none on the MVC forms list for a private car sale.
Sources for this page
- nj.gov/mvc/
about/ Checkedforms.htm - nj.gov/mvc/
vehicles/ Checkedtransowner.htm
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This page summarizes official New Jersey sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.